Grass Ivan-tea has many other names - kapreja angustifolia, Kopor tea, breadbasket, miller, hunter, placoon, motherwort, drier and others. The composition of the plant at the chemical level is very diverse, and therefore it is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
Healing properties of the plant
Due to its unique composition, medicinal herb, ivan-tea has a rather large list of medicinal properties. Virtually the entire plant of willow-tea - roots, leaves, flowers have unique healing properties. So, the roots were used to stop bleeding, with ARVI, anemia.
In the olden days, almost every herb collection contained this medicinal plant. One of the most famous healing properties of ivan-tea are the following:
- antibacterial (with angina, gingivitis, stomatitis);
- anti-inflammatory (with diseases of the genitourinary system - cystitis, inflammation, chronic prostatitis, prostate adenoma);
- diaphoretic;
- astringent;
- calming (close to the action of valerian) with increased excitability, neuroses, insomnia;
- anesthetizing (with migraines);
- enveloping (with gastrointestinal diseases - gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, colitis, dysbacteriosis);
- as an additional remedy for anemia, iron deficiency anemia (due to the manganese, iron, copper and ascorbic acid included in the plant).
In addition, decoctions and infusions of ivan-tea can be used to increase the level of hemoglobin (except for pregnant women), as well as to restore the norm of acid-base blood composition).
Grass ivan-tea is also known as a remedy against tumors, it can be taken as a prophylaxis for the development of metastases.
Also, experts determined that this plant contains vitamin C six times more than in lemon, orange or dog rose. The vitamin composition of spray is represented by such useful substances as B vitamins, carotene, tannins, flavonoids, organic acids, which contain P-vitamins, such as coffee and ellagic acids. Tea from this herb is very delicious and fragrant.
Useful properties of ivan tea for women
The use of this plant was known to our ancestors for a very long time. They noticed some useful properties from the reception of broths and tinctures from the willow-tea. For example, women drank a decoction of willow-tea with infertility .
Here are some useful properties of the medicinal plant:
- it helps the skin to remain elastic and elastic for a long time, to grow old more slowly;
- strengthens the roots of hair;
- helps to cleanse the body of toxins , as the leaves contain pectins and flavonoids;
- increases the body's immunity;
- helps to get rid of constipation;
- with the use of ivan tea, the organs of the endocrine system improve their work;
- has an analgesic effect, since flowers and leaves contain magnesium, flavonoids, alkaloids and mucus.
- has choleretic and diuretic properties;
- has antiallergenic and antiviral effect;
- has a wound-healing effect due to the content of tanning mixtures, carotenoids, chlorophyll - a decoction can treat wounds;
- helps with heartburn, reducing increased acidity in the body;
- helps with thrush in women;
- helps to get rid of excess weight.
Contraindications to the use of ivan-tea
Like all plants, ivan-tea herb, in addition to its medicinal properties, also has contraindications. It is important to remember that you need to drink teas or decoctions from this herb in a certain amount. Here
- Those who have liver problems, need to take care with ivan-tea.
- It is not recommended to drink tea for children under 6 years.
- Take precautions with pregnant and lactating women.
- If you have problems with the digestive tract, remember that ivan-tea has a laxative effect.
- With caution apply tea, infusion or broth for diseases associated with blood clotting disorders - thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, varicose veins.